FUKUI JAPAN

Fukui Prefecture Outline

Fukui prefecture is located near the center of the Japan Sea Coast, with Tsuruga City’s eastern section dividing the northern Reihoku area (formerly called Echizen) from the southern Reinan area (formerly called Wakasa).

Fukui prefecture has four distinct seasons with winter’s north-westerly winds bringing heavy precipitation, making her a very moist place blessed with abundant water resources. Additionally, with her entire coastline being designated a quasi-national park our Fukui is truly one prefecture but many lands, a place of myriad natural wonders.

Fukui Data

Population

799,127 people (2012.10.1)

Area

4,189.88km2 (2012.10.1)

Annual Mean Temperature

14.6 degrees centigrade (1983-2012)

Annual Mean Rainfall

2,256.8mm (1983-2012)

Per Capita Income

2,796 thousand yen (2010)

Prefectural Budget (general accounts)

4,851 hundred million yen (2012 first half)

Gross Prefectural Expenditure

33,028 hundred million yen (2010)

Nature & Tourism

Spring

The famous banks of Fukui’s Asuwa River, lined with cherry blossoms, are included in Japan’s 100 Sakura Views.